$ 250-350 per hour
Laurie S. Longo
also known as JustMichiganAppeals.com, Just Michigan Appeals
About Laurie
Biography
"Ms. Longo is seen as the pre-eminent appellate lawyer in our community, and with good reason. She combines keen analysis, excellent writing skills, and common-sense advocacy to make her effective. She is my "go-to" appellate resource in my own practice, and I am happy to endorse her."
Ms. Longo has practiced as an appellate attorney in Michigan for over 20 years, focusing almost exclusively on civil appeals in the Michigan courts for cases involving the UCC, contracts, family law, including custody and child support, property law and zoning, municipal regulation, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, among others issues.
Ms. Longo was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1989 and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Prior to private practice, she worked as a staff attorney with the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a judicial intern with the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Ms. Longo holds a JD from The Ohio State University College of Law (now Moritz College of Law) and a Master’s Degree in Political Science with an emphasis on American Constitutional Law and American Judicial Politics. Following law school, she attended the Ph.D. Program in Urban, Technological and Environmental Planning at the University of Michigan. In conjunction with that program, she designed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Eastern Michigan University in property law, law and urban planning, and law and aesthetics.
Ms. Longo is also a mixed media artist and donates pieces for various local charity events including the Circle of Art (a benefit for Foodgatherers), the Bar Revue (a benefit for Southeastern Michigan Legal Aid), the summer reading program benefit for Ann Arbor Public Library, Avalon Housing, and more.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Appeals
96%
36 years | 200 cases
Child Custody
1%
34 years
Family
1%
34 years
Land Use and Zoning
1%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 37 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
L. S. Longo - Just Michigan Appeals
220 E. Huron Street, Suite 110, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
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Laurie S. Longo's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Carla | December 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing lawyer!
Laurie is an amazing lawyer, she helped me through a very difficult divorce appeal my ex filed. Super smart, meticulous and represented me extremely well- of course she won the case. Also she was supportive and kind through the whole process which gave me tremendous peace of mind. I would strongl...
Posted by David | June 21, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Superb Attorney
Laurie's practical legal advice was very useful in addressing a very complex dispute. It was not about "what could happen" but focused on what was most likely and what was practical. Well worth the money.
Posted by Kathy | November 12, 2013
Above and beyond
Lori was asked by my attorney to come in and review our existing summary regarding my case. Upon reviewing the case, Lori wrote a appeal type summary that allowed my case to move forward, as the defendants attorney was looking to get the case thrown out. Lori's legal expertise convinced the court to...
Posted by Susan | June 2, 2013
Best Michigan Appellate Attorney! Laurie does Michigan Appeals cases.
Unarguably one of the best appellate attorneys in the country, probably the best in Michigan. My husband and I had a hell of a time finding a competent attorney who actually gave a damn, until he found Laurie. Many attorneys take your security deposit and you practically never hear from them again...
Posted by TS | April 14, 2013
Better than I could have imagined
Ms Longo handled my case on appeal from circuit ct with the wholehearted commitment that I had been raised to believe was normal. Ms Longo demonstrated that and, imnsho, more. That she won enough on appeal to further my case is almost irrelevant compared to my opinion of her work. The legal professio...
Laurie S. Longo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Longo is seen as the pre-eminent appellate lawyer in our community, and with good reason. She combines keen analysis, excellent writing skills, and common-sense advocacy to make her effective. She is my "go-to" appellate resource in my own practice, and I am happy to endorse her."
"Laurie successfully appealed an extremely interesting and complicated family law matters wrongly decided by the trial court, which was initially handled by a different attorney. I was asked to represent the client on the remand. Although Laurie's appeal was done, she was so committed to this case and her client that she stayed in to both help where she could and continue to support our client. Laurie not only did an incredible job on the appeal, but she was an invaluable resource in preparing for and during the trial. Our client prevailed, but only because of Laurie's incredible skills and commitment. Because of Laurie, I looked pretty good."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laurie is a very experienced and highly competent appeals lawyer. She not only knows the nuances of the rules governing Michigan appeals, but also the practical application of those rules. Any litigant or lawyer who hires Laurie will be in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is particularly good on appeals."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laurie's understanding of appellate practice is outstanding. She finds the issues and the law to fight for her clients."
"Laurie Longo is an exceptional appellate attorney. I have referred clients to her and I have consulted her on my own cases. In each instance, her advice has been spot on and has been conveyed with a clarity that only comes from experience. I heartily endorse Laurie!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Laurie Longo for many years. She is an excellent appellate attorney. She spots issues and researches thoroughly. Her writing is clear and persuasive. She understands the rules, and appropriately applies them to the issues. She has good instincts, and the utmost integrity. I have recommended her to clients without reservation."
"Laurie is the go-to appellate lawyer in Washtenaw County. She has encyclopedic knowledge of appellate standards and practice. I know she maintains a sophisticated appellate case law "snippet" database because every time I call her with a question she has a snippet to quote me. Why would you want anyone else to handle your appeal?"
"Laurie is aggressive, highly experienced, ethical, reasonable, and a decent human being. She is a top-notch lawyer in her field. Hire her with confidence."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is highly competent, efficient and gets very good results. She is also very pleasant and easy to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
First Place, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House - Grimmly Speaking Award
2012
Best Display, Bookfest
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Senior Attorney, Law Offices of L. S. Longo - Just Michigan Appeals
2010 - 2013
Owner and Artist, Stories and Divinations
1988 - 1990
Staff Attorney - Prehearing Division, Michigan Court Of Appeals Prehearing Division
Associations
2000 - Present
Washtenaw County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1995 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of MichiganAttorney Member
1995 - Present
Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar of MichiganAttorney Member
1989 - Present
State Bar of MichiganAttorney Member
2014 - 2014
Lawyers United for Sabra BriereCo-Chair
2013 - 2014
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - 2014
American Inns of CourtMaster
Sample of Legal Cases
Froling v Pelican Property
My client prevailed when the Court of Appeals reversed the order granting plaintiff summary disposition.
In the Matter of William Petit
Our client received the property and all other funds to which she was entitled.
Consens v Bale
Judgment against my client was reversed and she obtained a judgment against the opposing party.
Bechtol v Allen
We were able to have the equitable and injunctive relief against my client vacated on appeal and, on remand, the trial court adopted in full the injunction proposed by my client.
Rabah v Awad
My client won - the trial court was reversed
Carns v Carns
The Court of Appeals granted our motion to dismiss.
Sinta v McDonald
My client won the appeal within three days.
Thaden v Gorinac
The Court of Appeals agreed with my client and reversed the trial court’s exclusion of the plaintiffs from participation in the auction and vacated the imposition of the easement.
Gusmano v Gusmano
My client won.
Collins Family Trust v Taylor, et al., COA 300510 (2010)
My client won and the circuit court and district court orders were vacated.
In re Elmer Dobson Trust
My client won.
Martin v Martin
My client obtained peremptory relief on an application for leave to appeal challenging an award of retriactive child support.
Jackson v Estate of Green, ___ Mich ___ (2009)
My client won.
Yount v Yount
My client won and was reunited with his daughters.
Mckelvey & Co V H & B Bookkeeping & Tax Services Inc.
My client won on appeal.
Newtek v Golf Ban
My client won and the trial court was reversed.
TRIERWEILER v VARNUM RIDDERING
My client obtained a reversal of the trial court's ruling limiting the interest on his legal malpractice judgment.
Bakian v Nat'l City Bank (In re Estate of Moukalled), 269 Mich App 708 (2006).
My client won.
Laier v Kitchen, 266 Mich App 482, 484; 702 NW2d 199 (2005).
The Michigan Court of Appeals held that the open and obvious doctrine is inapplicable to an ordinary negligence claim as distinguished from a premises liability. My client won.
Kallabat v State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 256 Mich App 146 (2003)
Our client won, summary disposition was reversed.
Xioa v Greene
The trial court was affirmed and our client won.
Nabozny v Nabozny
The default judgment was vacated. My client won.
City of Kalamazoo v Department of Corrections, 229 Mich App 132 (1998)
Our client prevailed.
Wilcox v Wilcox
The Court of Appeals entered an order in favor of our client.
Education
1989
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
The Ohio State Univerity
Masters Degree
1983
The Ohio State Univeristy
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Columbus College of Art and Design
N/A
Pratt Institute
Speaking Engagements
2005
Appellate Practice Seminar
Appellate Practice
2000
Appellate Practice Seminar
Appellate Practice
1997
Appellate Practice Seminar
Appellate Practice
Publications
2016
The Macomb Daily LAWSUITS
Parking feud between Warren businesses could head to Michigan Supreme Court
2014
The Ann
Comment
2014
The Ann Arbor Chronicle
Column: Get Your Signs Outta My Yard
2013
Detroit Legal News
Local Voice: Avvo - Be Rated or Berated
2013
Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA)
Avvo - Be Rated or Berated
2013
Washtenaw County Legal News
Monday Profile - Laurie Longo
2013
Washtenaw County Legal News
Distric Court Appeals - A Glitch and a Fix
2012
Michigam Lawyers Weekley
Economically driven strategy’ key in support case
2010
Probate Law Case Summaries
Elmer M. Dobson Trust
2010
The NAELA eBulletin -- A Weekly Newsletter on Elder Law Issues
Court orders distribution consistent with trust terms
2009
Detroit Business Law
Jackson v Estate of Green: The Effect of a Partition Action on a Joint Tenancy
2004
Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA)
Appellate Practice Changes Effective January 1, 2005
2003
Michigan Lawyers Weekley
Lawyers Cannot, Should Not Neglect Unpublished Opinions
2003
Michigan Lawyers Weekley
No-Fault Insurer Must Pay Driver's Medical Expenses
1997
Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA)
Appellate Practice Alert
Languages
English
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21 Sep 2017
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16 Jun 2017